Sold Waltham WWI Trench Watch

bjmoose

Bronze Contributor
Grade: No. 361
Production Date: c. 1913
Size: 3/0s
7 Jewels
Case: Demi-Hunter Gold Filled
Diameter: 35.5mm
Lug Width: 12mm

This Waltham watch was an estate find by the previous owner and had no glass, was missing the hour hand and was not running. The watch now has new glass, new hour and minute hands so they match and also received a complete overhaul of the movement - also by the previous owner. The shrapnel cover is original and in great shape. The crown is slightly warped due to the fact that the watch saw action in the trenches of WWI, but that does not affect the winding of the watch in any way. It keeps very good time, considering it's age (110 years old!).

The leather strap is also included with the watch.

Asking $650 (includes shipping in Canada)

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bjmoose

Bronze Contributor
I added 2 more shots of the watch on the strap:

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Here are a couple of Ads from the Great War Era featuring this watch:

1. The Winnipeg Tribune Friday September 15,1916

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2. The Ottawa Journal - Saturday January 27, 1917

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